Russia determined to continue nuclear cooperation with Iran
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Moscow, July 15, IRNA
Iran-Russia-Nuclear
In a meeting with head of the Russia Federal Atomic Energy Agency Alexander Rumyantsev here Thursday declared the firm determination of his country to continue peaceful nuclear cooperation with Iran.
Speaking to reporters, he added that Russia will also
participate in establishment of a nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Rumyantsev noted that Iran is definitely entitled to set up atomic power stations, given that they will help boost its economy and industries.
Turning to the draft on construction of 20 more new power stations examined by Majlis, he underlined that Russia cannot manage to help Iran establish twenty power plants simultaneously.
He added that obviously the cooperation of other countries in these projects is required. He pointed out that establishment of new power stations in Iran will provide a competitive market.
The Russian official hoped that his country will be a forerunner in this respect.
He referred to the US sensitivity towards cooperation between Iran and Russia on peaceful nuclear issues and said that US criticizes Iran that it intends to produce its required nuclear fuel, which could be used for non-peaceful purposes.
"We propose Iran to purchase its required nuclear fuel from other countries and to return the waste fuel, given that from economic point of view this will be to its interest. However, Iran is legally entitled to produce its required atomic fuel," he added.
Rumyantsev noted that Iran-Russia collaboration is not limited to nuclear issues and termed Iran as one of the best trade and economic markets both in the region and worldwide.
"We intend to bolster our cooperation with Iran in the domains of gas and oil extraction, transportation, North-South Corridor, launching Zohre satellite and purchase of goods produced by the Iranian small industries including carpets, handicrafts and foodstuff.
As the head of Iran-Russia Commission, Rumyantsev once more referred to the great potentials of both sides and reiterated the need to broaden trade and economic collaboration.
He put the current volume of trade exchange between the two states at two billion dollars, which shows a twofold boost compared to the similar figure of the past years.
"However, such a figure is not satisfactory to any of the two countries. The volume of the trade exchanges should be increased 10 times in the future and reach 20 billion dollars," he added.
Rumyantsev expressed confidence that collaboration between the two states will broaden in future.
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